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Digital Site Merchandising Director (Walmart.com & Amazon, Children’s Apparel)

@ Garan
New York, New York, United States
$150k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Oversee setup, Optimize listings, Lead team
Requirements Summary:10+ years ecommerce with Walmart.com/Amazon; 5+ years digital merchandising; apparel/SKU-intensive; data-driven; SEO and PDP optimization; strong Excel; tools: Helium 10, SEMRush, Keepa, Stackline, Jungle Scout.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Helium 10, SEMRush, Keepa, Stackline, Jungle Scout, Walmart Supplier One, Walmart Scintilla, Amazon Seller Central
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Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Director of Digital Site Merchandising to lead end-to-end digital merchandising excellence across Walmart.com and Amazon. This role owns the full lifecycle from optimized listings, to content uploads, to conversion optimizations.

You will be responsible for building best-in-class product detail pages (PDPs), optimizing discoverability through product titles, SEO and taxonomy, and driving conversion through compelling content and site experiences that increase units per transaction/cross sell, average order value, while lowering return rate, and fueling continuous performance improvement.

This is a critical role for a high-volume, growth-oriented business, requiring deep expertise in marketplace dynamics, digital merchandising, and operational rigor.

 

Key Responsibilities

Ecommerce Item Setup, Taxonomy, PDP Listings, Organic Discovery

  • Oversee all item setup and catalog management, including product taxonomy, category/browse node optimization, listing creation, listing optimization and overall retail readiness.
  • Structure product variants and listing architecture based on customer behavior, marketplace best practices, and maximized reviews.
  • Develop product titles, descriptions, benefit-driven copy, keywords, attributes, and image strategy.  Develop data-driven keyword strategy for organic search and paid amplification.
  • Work with in-house creative team to develop carousel image strategy, A+ / rich media content, and video storytelling.
  • Ensure listings are fully optimized for platform algorithms and discoverability, meet platform requirements, taxonomy standards, and compliance guidelines. Ensure attribute completeness and accuracy. 
  • Be the owner of specifications and SOPs across marketplace platforms.
  • Continuously test and optimize PDP performance to improve conversion rate, units per transaction, average order value, and traffic quality.  Identify opportunities to improve discoverability, content performance, and merchandising.
  • Conduct A/B tests and user-testing to build solid listings that drive traffic and conversion.

Storefronts & Digital Merchandising

  • Manage and merchandise brand shops, storefronts, and landing pages across platforms.
  • Create compelling seasonal and campaign-driven experiences that reflect brand positioning and drive engagement.
  • Optimize site navigation and assortment presentation for ease of shopping.
  • Work with marketing to drive landing pages that align with paid traffic-driving initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with:

  • Data-entry team to ensure item set up sheets have accurate information.
  • Marketing to align on messaging, creative assets, and traffic-driving initiatives; ensure PDPs are optimized for advertising efficiency and ROAS.
  • Design to translate style details into compelling, benefit-led storytelling.
  • Forecasting & planning to deliver insights on ecommerce activity.

Performance Analytics & Optimization

  • Deliver insights and reporting that support data-driven decision making.
  • Own reporting and insights across key metrics:
    • Consumer journey
    • Traffic
    • Add to Cart/Abandon Cart
    • Conversion rate
    • Engagement rate
    • Content score / quality metrics
    • Voice of the customer
  • Establish weekly and monthly business reviews with actionable insights

Reviews & Ratings Ecosystem

  • Own the end-to-end reviews strategy, including:
    • Product seeding and sampling programs.
    • Post-purchase review generation.
    • Reviews syndication across platforms.
  • Leverage ratings and reviews to improve conversion and product insights

Team Leadership

  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of 2 covering front-end digital merchandising.
  • Establish clear processes, KPIs, and accountability across the team.
  • Cultivate a team of digital experts.

Requirements

  • 10+ years experience in ecommerce with Walmart.com and/or Amazon.
  • 5+ years in digital merchandising.
  • Apparel experience a plus. Must have experience with SKU-intensive categories.
  • Proven track record of building optimized listings that drive traffic and conversion.
  • Data-driven, analytical and endlessly curious.
  • Strong data analysis and excel skills.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • SEO, keyword strategy, and taxonomy
    • PDP optimization and content strategy
    • Retail media interplay with organic performance
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
  • Experience with keyword tools such as Helium 10, SEM Rush, Keepa, Stackline, Jungle Scout
  • Knowledge of retailer.com platforms including Walmart Supplier One, Walmart Scintilla, Amazon Seller Central

Salary: $150,000